Description

Diabetes mellitus is one of the commonest chronic disorders worldwide. This book is an attempt to provide practical guidance for using insulin, at the same time explaining the theory and logic behind choices and decisions. It provides information in an easy and comprehensible manner to practicing physicians and medical students. Chapters have been authored by renowned experts in the field from academia, corporate hospitals, and industry from India and the United States of America. They have drawn on their stores of knowledge and wisdom to contribute wholeheartedly to this project. The book has 11 chapters which cover history, physiology, pharmacokinetics, insulin analogs, newer delivery devices, insulin pump therapy, emergencies and practical use in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as in special situations.

Key Features:-

Diabetes mellitus is one of the commonest chronic disorders worldwide. This book is an attempt to pr

Written by experts in the field with in-depth understanding of the subject

Well conceived to meet the clinician's needs in optimizing the use of insulin in managing diabetes

An elaborate discussion on insulin analogs, their place in therapy, and the future of these molecule

Summarizes the available evidence on insulin use in modern day practice